Scottsboro, AL – Alabama may not be the first place that comes to mind to purchase ski and snowboard gear and apparel.
But Scottsboro is home to Unclaimed Baggage Center, a 40,000-square foot clearinghouse for stuff that the airlines could never match with the owner. Combining the deals of Black Friday and the uniqueness that comes from this one-of-a-kind store, Unclaimed Baggage Center will host its 34th annual Winter and Ski Event this Saturday. Shoppers will start to line up at 6 p.m. the night before to make sure they have first look on top winter and ski equipment from brands like North Face, Columbia, REI, Arcteryx, Marmot, Burton, Nordica, K2 and Rossignol.
![Shoppers camp out in advance of the Unclaimed Baggage Center's annual Winter and Ski Event (photo: Unclaimed Baggage Center)](http://www.firsttracksonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/6169685469_731d8a3094_z1-300x178.jpg)
During this event, Unclaimed Baggage will host contests and special events throughout the day for shoppers. One event will be the 60-second showdown with three guests racing to try on the most ski apparel in a 60-second time period. Staff will also be rolling out racks of unshopped items at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. so everyone will have a chance to find something special.